Periodontal Care

The most beautiful smile won't endure unless the supporting gum tissues are healthy. Periodontal care involves eliminating infection around the teeth and correcting abnormalities of the gums and supporting bone.

Early identification and proper treatment of these conditions are critical as periodontal disease can easily lead to significant oral problems and loss of teeth. A thorough periodontal assessment is a key part of a good oral health evaluation. It helps us to determine the condition of the underlying foundation before any dental care is initiated. Unhealthy gums will not support healthy teeth. Should problem areas be discovered, appropriate treatment will be recommended. Treatment of the diseases comprises of non surgical and surgical intervention and may include adjunctive therapy e.g. antibiotics, bone grafts and periodontal regeneration materials. Periodontology also involves the treatment of gum recession, gum overgrowth and dental implants.

Implants: A remarkable advancement in dental science, implants are permanent restorations anchored in the jaw, used to replace missing teeth. Implants look, feel and function like natural teeth. We can anchor implant into the jaw, where it will later retain an artificial tooth or crown. This will allow you to regain the ability to bite chew and talk naturally and smile confidently without harming your adjacent natural teeth. Not everyone is a candidate for an implant but, if you are, think it's the next best thing to a patient's original tooth.

Dentures: Full Dentures are also an option when you are missing all of your teeth. Partial dentures may solve the problem when there are not enough healthy natural teeth left to support a bridge.

Preventive care: At Chingford dental surgery, our preventive care program goes well beyond routine cleanings, cavity preparation. We also educate our patients as to the most effective oral hygiene and the best dental practices and techniques available today. Most importantly, we encourage our patients to ask questions in order to become informed participants when time to consider treatment options.